Molecular Mechanisms Controlling Programmed Cell Death
Programmed cell death is a fundamental component of development and homeostasis in virtually all organisms. Defects in the regulation of cell death serves as the basis of many human diseases, including auto-immunity, neurodegeneration and most cancers.
Research Interest
Potential Application
Engineering Muscle Stem Cells for Tissue Repair
Repair heart muscle with patient’s muscle stem cells
Apoptosis
Decreased rejection of engineered organs
University of Massachusetts
Institute for Cellular Engineering
686 North Pleasant Street
159 Goessmann Laboratory
Amherst, MA 01003
